Sandals Barbados
An adults-only all-inclusive in St Lawrence Gap with swim-up suites along the longest river pool in Barbados.
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Environmental evidence and weighted assessment
2.0/5 Accommodation Eco Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 25%
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nature, biodiversity and regeneration | 30% | 1/4 · Claim only, such as being surrounded by nature | 7.5 / 30 points | The group sustainability page says resorts are built to harmonize with nature, with no site specific habitat or wildlife programme named. This is a Sandals group wide statement that does not name this property, so it stays at level 1. “we uphold a commitment to build, design, and maintain our resorts to sustainably harmonize with nature.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Energy and climate | 15% | 1/4 · Claim only | 3.75 / 15 points | The group sustainability page describes smart and LED lighting and room sensors across all resorts without figures. This is a Sandals group wide statement that does not name this property, so it stays at level 1. “Across all our resorts, we use next-gen, smart lighting where needed including LED light bulbs and skip it where we don” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Water | 10% | 1/4 · Claim only; towel or linen reuse alone stays here | 2.5 / 10 points | The group sustainability page mentions reverse osmosis plants at many resorts, grey water for lawns and a linen reuse option. Towel reuse stays at level 1. This is a Sandals group wide statement that does not name this property, so it stays at level 1. “We hydrate lawns and flora/plants using gray water.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Waste and plastic | 10% | 1/4 · Claim only | 2.5 / 10 points | The group sustainability page says waste is composted, recycled and donated across the resorts, without measured results. This is a Sandals group wide statement that does not name this property, so it stays at level 1. “We compost, recycle, donate, and transform waste into reusable products” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Food, farming and sourcing | 15% | 1/4 · Claim only, such as local or organic with no named source | 3.75 / 15 points | The group sustainability page gives an average local produce purchase share across all resorts, with no named farms for this property. This is a Sandals group wide statement that does not name this property, so it stays at level 1. “An average of 56% of Sandals and Beaches Resorts” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Buildings, heritage reuse and land use | 15% | 1/4 · Claim only | 3.75 / 15 points | The group sustainability page says resorts are designed to fit the surrounding ecosystem, with no specific practice given. This is a Sandals group wide statement that does not name this property, so it stays at level 1. “are designed to flawlessly integrate with the surrounding ecosystem” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Measurement, transparency and certification | 5% | 1/4 · General commitments without specifics or results | 1.25 / 5 points | The group sustainability page states general participation in EarthCheck and a plastics programme. No certificate for this property was confirmed in the certifier's own directory. This is a Sandals group wide statement that does not name this property, so it stays at level 1. “All our resorts participate in the EarthCheck program” Source · 2026-11-03 |
Throne Standard for stays 2.2. Accommodation Eco Score weights: Nature, biodiversity and regeneration 30%, Energy and climate 15%, Water 10%, Waste and plastic 10%, Food, farming and sourcing 15%, Buildings, heritage reuse and land use 15%, Measurement, transparency and certification 5%. Each pillar earns its weight times its level divided by four. The score is 1 plus 4 times the evidenced performance, shown to one decimal, so 0% is 1.0 and 100% is 5.0. A pillar the stay does not disclose, after we read its own pages, counts as 0 and is shown as Not disclosed, with every page we read linked, because silence is an answer too. Every finding quotes its source word for word. Below 85% coverage, below 70% performance, or with less than half the weight at level 2 or above, the score is held under the next whole number (3.4 or 2.4). A 5.0 band needs 90% coverage and performance, level 4 evidence on half the weight and the key pillar at level 3 or above. Green flags are pillars at level 3 or 4. Every level can be earned from public, dated evidence; no score requires a visit. Evidence must be rechecked within two years. Guest travel is not scored; everyone gets there how they can.
Purity, what touches your body
1.4/5 Purity Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 8.8%
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water you drink and bathe in | 25% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 25 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Food on your plate | 20% | 1/4 · Claim only, such as fresh or organic with no named source | 5 / 20 points | The group sustainability page gives an average local produce share and no organic or named source for this property. This is a Sandals group wide statement that does not name this property, so it stays at level 1. “An average of 56% of Sandals and Beaches Resorts’ produce needs are purchased from local farmers.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Grounds and pest control | 15% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 15 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Cleaning, laundry and fragrance | 15% | 1/4 · Claim only, such as eco friendly products | 3.75 / 15 points | The group sustainability page says eco friendly chemicals are used across the resorts, with no products named. This is a Sandals group wide statement that does not name this property, so it stays at level 1. “we use eco-friendly chemicals throughout our resorts and train our staff in safety, storage, and maintenance.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Linen, towels and mattresses | 10% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 10 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Air and quiet | 10% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 10 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Pool and bathing water | 5% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 5 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read |
Throne Standard for stays 2.2. Purity Score weights: Water you drink and bathe in 25%, Food on your plate 20%, Grounds and pest control 15%, Cleaning, laundry and fragrance 15%, Linen, towels and mattresses 10%, Air and quiet 10%, Pool and bathing water 5%. Each pillar earns its weight times its level divided by four. The score is 1 plus 4 times the evidenced performance, shown to one decimal, so 0% is 1.0 and 100% is 5.0. A pillar the stay does not disclose, after we read its own pages, counts as 0 and is shown as Not disclosed, with every page we read linked, because silence is an answer too. Every finding quotes its source word for word. Below 85% coverage, below 70% performance, or with less than half the weight at level 2 or above, the score is held under the next whole number (3.4 or 2.4). A 5.0 band needs 90% coverage and performance, level 4 evidence on half the weight and the key pillar at level 3 or above. Green flags are pillars at level 3 or 4. Every level can be earned from public, dated evidence; no score requires a visit. Evidence must be rechecked within two years.
People, ownership, work and community
1.9/5 People Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 21.3%
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ownership and control | 30% | 1/4 · Ownership stated without detail | 7.5 / 30 points | The Sandals about page says the company was founded by Gordon Stewart and led by his son Adam Stewart, with no detail on how this property is held. It is a corporate group so ownership stays at level 1. “Adam Stewart is Executive Chairman of Sandals and Beaches Resorts, the company founded by his late father” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Local work and fair pay | 25% | 1/4 · Claim only, such as local staff | 6.25 / 25 points | The group sustainability page describes a corporate university for staff training, a group wide statement with no local share stated for this property. “certifies staff members currently without formal academic qualifications and provides qualified team members with an avenue to advance their education” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Community benefit | 20% | 1/4 · Claim only | 5 / 20 points | The Sandals Foundation page gives group wide community reach and names no programme at this property. “to more than 1.5 million people across our Caribbean communities” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Access to beach and land | 15% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 15 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Culture and heritage | 10% | 1/4 · Claim only | 2.5 / 10 points | The resort page says local chefs serve island favorites, with no named makers. “local chefs serve up both island favorites and global flavors” Source · 2026-11-03 |
Throne Standard for stays 2.2. People Score weights: Ownership and control 30%, Local work and fair pay 25%, Community benefit 20%, Access to beach and land 15%, Culture and heritage 10%. Each pillar earns its weight times its level divided by four. The score is 1 plus 4 times the evidenced performance, shown to one decimal, so 0% is 1.0 and 100% is 5.0. A pillar the stay does not disclose, after we read its own pages, counts as 0 and is shown as Not disclosed, with every page we read linked, because silence is an answer too. Every finding quotes its source word for word. Below 85% coverage, below 70% performance, or with less than half the weight at level 2 or above, the score is held under the next whole number (3.4 or 2.4). A 5.0 band needs 90% coverage and performance, level 4 evidence on half the weight and the key pillar at level 3 or above. Green flags are pillars at level 3 or 4. Every level can be earned from public, dated evidence; no score requires a visit. Evidence must be rechecked within two years.
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